The Road to Becoming a Self-Published Author

The Road to Becoming a Self-Published Author

Ever since I published my first book in 2018, I’ve had numerous people approach me saying all they’ve ever wanted to do is publish a book. My response? Now is the time! Self-publishing has NEVER been easier! I’ve now outlined my journey in this blog.


Writing a Mystery Novel: The Basics

1 Dec 2019 6 minute read 0 comments Hope E Davis

One of the most common questions I get asked is why I choose to write mystery novels, and let me tell you, the number one reason is because mystery novels are what people want to read! According to therichest.com, mystery is the second most widely re...

Navigating the World of Internet Marketing

30 Aug 2019 7 minute read 0 comments Hope E Davis

You’re probably here because you’d like to market a product on the Internet. Personally, I only have experience with books, but a lot of these ideas can work for almost any product. If you don’t have time to weave your way through this entire piece,...

You've Published a Book, Now What?

29 Aug 2019 5 minute read 2 comments Hope E Davis

A lot of people don’t even make it so far to finish a book, let alone have it edited and published, so first, give yourself a pat on the back. Then I’m going to burst your bubble because your work is only starting.             There are a lot of misc...

The Electronic World of Publishing

29 Aug 2019 4 minute read 0 comments Hope E Davis

Did you decide to publish an electronic version of your work? Because you definitely should! The electronic age is among us and if you don’t decide to go this route you will miss out on a myriad of readers!             There are a couple different ‘p...

How to Self Publish

28 Aug 2019 3 minute read 1 comment Hope E Davis

Now you have a complete and edited manuscript, what next? Now you will need to get it ready for publication.             There are a few decisions you need to make in this spot. Do you want to have a paperback edition? An electronic edition? Or both?...

How to Hire an Editor

25 Aug 2019 2 minute read 0 comments Hope E Davis

So now, whether you wrote the book yourself, or used a ghostwriter, you should have a finished worked in front of you. This is where it gets easier. Now you need to find an editor. Some writers skip this portion, but I would not advise it. A book rid...

How to Write a Book

25 Aug 2019 2 minute read 2 comments Hope E Davis

The hardest part about writing a book IS writing the book, so let’s start there.             First of all, you have to have an idea on what you would like your book to be about. Usually, I find deciding the genre a big step. Are you going to write fi...